The Basics
Umpire chest protectors are perhaps your most important gear choice due to its protection of vital body parts including the heart. In reality, they should be called chest, shoulder and rib protectors as there is protection available for all of these areas; and in some cases, even the less important…

Tyler W., Pearl River, NY

Kyle T., Vista, CA

1/11/2015

Great harness. I didn't know how great my chest protector was until I installed one of these. I'm 6'1", 185, and wear a 42R jacket, and the straps work, but just barely. They don't seem to work for larger fellows. Someone at All Star should take note, and make this easy modification.

Steve Y., Cincinnati, OH

1/2/2015

Team Wendy pads get 5 stars from me. I have two Wilson Dyna-lite frames, and purchased the black Team Wendy pads this summer. I will never use another brand of pads. I umpire various levels of play including an two adult leagues with pitchers who have been in the minor leagues still chucking it up there at 90 mph and the foul balls have rung my bell in the past, but with the Team Wendy pads I didn't feel the pain like I have in the past. The black pads are a little hot in the sun in the summer months, so I bought the tan for the other frame to use for day games. The other plus, is that they are machine washable, and will maintain their shape after washing.